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Construction begins on Agrace’s Dementia Village, focused on independence

Thursday, May 21, 2026

As reported by Ryan Lynch, WKOW-27

Construction has officially started on Agrace’s Ellen & Peter Johnson Dementia Village, a revolutionary dementia care facility in Madison.

The village helps residents with cognitive decline maintain their independence. There will be eight homes with eight people each, meant to simulate a family environment.

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Agrace breaks ground on dementia village at Madison campus

Thursday, May 21, 2026

As reported by Calahan Steed, WMTV-15

Agrace Hospice Care broke ground on a new facility on Wednesday that hopes to redefine dementia care within Wisconsin.

The facility is called a dementia village.

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Agrace breaks ground on first-of-its-kind dementia village in Fitchburg

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

As reported by Samantha Calderon, Channel 3000

Construction is officially underway on a first-of-its-kind dementia village in Fitchburg.

Community leaders broke ground on the $40 million project on Tuesday. The development, led by Agrace, is designed to rethink memory care for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Modeled after dementia villages in the Netherlands, the community will look and feel more like a neighborhood than a traditional care facility. Plans include small homes, walking paths and a cafe.

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Agrace Groundbreaking Ceremony for Ellen & Peter Johnson Dementia Village

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Agrace invites members of the media to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the Ellen & Peter Johnson Dementia Village at Agrace on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event marks the start of a first-of-its-kind dementia care project designed to redefine memory care in Wisconsin and beyond.

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Living community incorporates autonomy for community members with dementia

Friday, May 15, 2026

As reported by Madison Commons, Cici Stender

Madison’s nonprofit hospice provider Agrace is opening the first dementia village in the United States, redefining independence and the value of living for those in memory care.

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Golfers Invited to Enjoy ‘A Round with Agrace’ at Trappers Turn July 9

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

As reported by Baraboo News Republic 

If someone you know is seriously ill, dying or grieving, they can turn to Agrace for support. A local, nonprofit health care organization, Agrace is well known for its compassionate hospice care, palliative care and grief support in Sauk County and across all of southern Wisconsin.

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Volunteer Compliance Supports Hospices’ Sustainable Growth

Thursday, April 30, 2026

As reported by Hospice News, Holly Vossel

Hospice volunteerism is not only a core requirement for providers, but it is also a significant part of their ability to grow amid rising demand.

Volunteer recruitment and retention can be a challenging obstacle in the hospice space, said Jennifer Scurry, co-founder and administrator of Indiana-based Caring Cove Hospice LLC. Hospices compete with a variety of community organizations in the hunt for reliable volunteers, including other providers.

Hospices need strong oversight and leadership to help attract and keep volunteers, Scurry said. Closely monitoring volunteer hours and their areas of growing interest is key.

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Aging Well in Racine County: 3 hidden concerns seniors face and who can help

Friday, April 24, 2026

As reported by Racine County Eye, Heather Asiyanbi

For most older adults, the goal is simple: stay home, stay healthy, and stay connected. But achieving that takes planning, support, and the right resources — and knowing where to turn makes all the difference. Racine County Eye’s Aging Well events on May 21 and May 28 bring together local vendors and organizations focused on exactly that.

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Agrace holding groundbreaking for Dementia Village

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

As reported by In Business Madison

Agrace will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the Ellen & Peter Johnson Dementia Village at Agrace at 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway on May 20 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The community is welcome to attend.

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